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PD520 Full-HD
Flat-Panel Display
Owner’s Operating Manual
www.planarhometheater.com
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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For Flat-Panel LCDs Congratulations on your purchase of a Planar video product and welcome to the Planar family! With proper installation, setup and care, you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance. This is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Please read it carefully and retain it with your other important documents. WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY: SERVICE LABOR: Planar will pay for service lab
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RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS: Planar limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exceed the warranty period. There are no express warranties. Planar also excludes any obligation on its part for incidental or consequential damages related to the failure of this product to function properly. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequent
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: To locate the name and address of the nearest Planar Authorized Service Center, or for additional information about this Limited Warranty, please call or write: Planar Systems, Inc. 1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton, OR 97006-1992 Ph: (503) 748-5799 Fax: (503) 682-9441 Toll Free: (866) PLANAR1 PLANAR VIDEO PRODUCT INFORMATION RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS ____________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Model Purchased Da
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Safety Precautions Thank you for your purchase of this quality Planar product! For best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the menus and operation. WARNING This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s DO NOT OPEN enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT
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Compliance Information DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: Manufacturer’s Name: Planar Systems, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 1195 NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006 hereby declares that the products Model Numbers: PD520 conform with the provisions of: Council Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility; EN 55022 “Limits and methods of measurements of radio interference characteristics of information technology equipment” 1998; EN 55024 “Limits and methods of measurements of immunity cha
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FCC PART 15: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guaran
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1. Table of Contents ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ......................................................................................iii Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................ vi Compliance Information ..............................................................................................vii 1. Introduction ...................................................................................................
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4. Operation ...............................................................................................................23 Turning on the Power ..............................................................................................23 Changing the OSD Language ...............................................................................23 Setting the PC Display Properties ...........................................................................24 Using the On-Screen Menus .........
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1. List of Figures 2-1. PD520 Controls and Indicators.................................................................................5 2-2. PD520 Rear-Panel Inputs and Outputs ....................................................................6 2-3. PD520 Remote Control..............................................................................................9 3-1. HDMI Connections...................................................................................................17 3-2. Anal
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List of Figures Notes: xii Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual PRELIMINARY
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1. Introduction This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Planar 1.1 Model PD520 Full-HD Flat-Panel Display. Throughout this manual, the Planar About This Manual PD520 Full-HD Flat-Panel Display is referred to simply as the “PD520.” Planar has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users Target Audience get the most out of the PD520. Planar has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was printed. However, b
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Graphic Conventions: These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the manual, to emphasize points that you must keep in mind to avoid problems with your equipment or injury: TIPS highlight time-saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for Tip using certain features. NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special Note significance. They also provide supplemental information. CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action Caution can degrade performance or cause
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Combining impressive specifications, connectivity and technology into an artful 1.3 design that bespeaks good taste, the Planar PD520 Full-HD Flat-Panel Display Description, Features will make your heart race. and Benefits Designed especially for the home theater aficionado, the PD520 offers 1080p HD resolution, dramatic brightness, dynamic contrast, handsome design and the most sophisticated video processing technology available. Planar’s thin displays may defy words, but your eyes will
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Parts List Your PD520 is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or ➤ damaged, please contact your Planar dealer or Planar Customer Service at (866) PLANAR1. • PD520 Full-HD Flat-Panel Display (with Table Stand) • Remote Control Unit and two (2), AA-size batteries • AC Power Cord • Warranty information and registration card • Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual (this document) Optional Accessories: • Wall Mount kit 4 Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual PRELIMINARY
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2. Controls and Functions 2.1 PD520 at a Glance Figure 2-1 shows the locations of the PD520 controls and indicators. Controls and Indicators Right Side AV 1 MENU 2 + VOL 3 – 4 5 7 6 Figure 2-1. PD520 Controls and Indicators 1. AV Button (Input Source Selection) To select a source, press the AV button (with no menus visible on-screen). Use the or button (see below) to highlight the desired input source and press AV again. When a menu is visible on-screen, this button operates identicall
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3. Volume Adjustment Buttons (VOL - / VOL +) Use these buttons to adjust the sound volume. When a menu is visible on-screen, these buttons operate identically to the left- and right-arrow ( and ) buttons on the PD520 remote control unit. 4. / When a menu is visible on-screen, these buttons operate identically to the up- and down-arrow ( and ) buttons on the PD520 remote control unit. 5. Power Button 6. Remote Control Sensor 7. Status Indicator LED - Lights red to indicate that the PD52
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1. INPUT2 Audio Input 2. INPUT2 Composite Video Input Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR, camcorder, laser disc player or other composite video source. 3. INPUT2 S-Video Input Standard S-Video input for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR. 4. Headphone Jack 5. Main Power Switch 6. Power Input (100 to 240 VAC) Connect the PD520 to power here. 7. RGB A 15-pin VGA connection to a personal computer. The PD520 automatically detects the signa
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22. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (S/PDIF – Coaxial) 23. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (TosLink – Optical) Connect either #22 or #23 to the digital audio input of an A/V amplifier with ® a Dolby Digital decoder. 24. RS-232 CONTROL PORT A female, 9-pin D-sub connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater automation/control system. 25. SPEAKER OUTPUT (RIGHT) 26. SPEAKER OUTPUT (LEFT) For connection of the right (27) left (28) speakers. Connect a speaker with an impedance of 4 ohms. 8 Planar PD520 Owner’s Op
